On this day in Canadian history...

by Sympatico.ca — August 1, 2007

Ottawa Ontario- General Georges-Philias Vanier 1888-1967 appointed Governor General; first French Canadian to hold the post; serves from September 15, 1959.

1990 Chateauguay Quebec- Group of 12,000 angry Chateauguay residents march on city hall to demand removal of the native blockade of the Mercier Bridge outside Montreal; Kanawake Iroquois protesting Oka standoff, now entering its second month.

1971 Ottawa Ontario- Government ends censorship of letters to and from prisoners in federal institutions.

1969 Saskatchewan- Saskatchewan Premier W. Ross Thatcher 1917- says government will accept feed grain as payment for university tuition

1962 Ontario- Ontario Construction Safety Act comes into effect; employers responsible for safety of workers.

1944 Ottawa Ontario- Parliament passes Family Allowances Act; monthly baby bonuses to parents of children under 18.

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